Exam 1 Flashcards
Key terms & concepts
Scope of practice
setting forth the services or activities that licensed professional are deemed competent and permitted to perform by state law; stipulates activities that nurses can and cannot perform legally
Standards of practice
explanatory statements that describe a competent level of care for all RNs
How is reciprocity applied in nursing licensure?
the ability to transfer current state license to another, providing the nurse has an initial nursing license and is in good standing
Which states participate in reciprocity?
All 50 states.
Self determination
the responsibility of each individual to act professionally within their role as a nurse
Policies and Procedures
governing rules and regulations established by institutions and organizations which direct nursing practice
Nurse Practice Act
Rules and regulations which are determined by each state to guide the delivery of nursing care to clients
Code of ethics
interpretive statements that address the values, client obligations, and ideals of the nursing profession
What are the five components of the Model of Professional Nursing Practice Regulation?
self determination, policies & procedures, nurse practice act, scope & standards of practice, code of ethics
Which organization created the Model of Professional Nursing Practice Regulation?
The ANA
National Academy of Medicine
nonprofit private business that provides objective data re: the health of society; emphasizes an evidence-based approach
National Student Nurses Association
nonprofit organization created for nursing students to provide an intro to professional development through conventions, networking, etc.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
key group for enhancing the nursing profession by encouraging elevated standards, promoting a work environment that is secure and ethical; lobbying for major issues
National League for Nursing (NLN)
organization that promotes excellence in nursing education to effectively build a strong and diverse nursing workforce that will advance health; core values = caring, integrity, D&I, and excellence
Who published the first “The Future of Nursing” report?
The Institute of Medicine (currently National Academy of Medicine)
What are the goals of “The Future of Nursing” report?
To increase the roles, responsibilities, and education of nurses to meet increased nursing demands by:
1) Increase BSN by 80%
2) Increase doctoral degrees by 100%
3) Allow APRNS to practice at full scope
4) Nurses in leadership roles for decisions + collaboration
5) Data systems
6) Diversity in hiring
What is the purpose of the National Academies of Medicine’s “Ending Unequal Treatment”
To address racial and ethnic inequities in health and healthcare and how that impacts well-being, premature death, and cost.
What does Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation mean?
It is an initiative to promote healthy lifestyles for nurses by increasing rest, physical activity, quality of life, healthy eating, and safety
How do we address nursing shortages?
encouraging nurses to become educators
staffing
protecting safety & well-being
psychosocial support
prioritizing improvement of fair wages and working conditions
Health Promotion
empowering people to control and improve their physical and mental health
What is Healthy People 2030?
National goals to achieve better health for all Americans
Who created the Healthy People campaigns?
The US Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)
Impaired Nursing
When alcohol or other substances are impairing the nurse’s ability to perform in personal or professional life
What are the 5 strategies to address the opioid epidemic?
(1) increased availability and access to Tx and recovery services
(2) greater use of overdose-reversing meds
(3) increased understanding of epidemic through better pub health ed and tracking
(4) support for research on pain and addiction
(5) improved and expanded practices for pain management